In the British colonies of the eighteenth century, the ability to read was __________.

A. confined to the clergy
B. confined to the elite classes of those colonies
C. seen primarily in communities where religion was important
D. much more widespread than in the French and Spanish colonies


Answer: D

History

You might also like to view...

Examine the career of Hongwu and the establishment of the Ming dynasty. How did Hongwu influence China? What were his goals? How long-lasting were his changes?

What will be an ideal response?

History

Who is considered to be the only military genius of the English Civil War?

A. Thomas Cromwell B. Oliver Cromwell C. Charles I D. William of Orange E. Charles II

History

When Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and a small party into the Louisiana area, what was their primary mission?

a. To note the numbers of French, Spanish, and other agents in the area b. To engage the Indians living there in warfare c. To turn the Indians against the Spanish and the French d. To establish agricultural settlements

History

The term for outdoor revivals is ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

History